Politics: Kerry as a Manager

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Wednesday, October 13, 2004 Election 2004 Multiple Advisers Bog Down Kerry Campaign As a manager and in the Senate, John Kerry has sought information and advice to become more focused and persuasive. But that approach has bogged down his campaign in indecision or led to jarring changes in direction. Voting Pushing to Be Counted Black leaders in Florida are charging that GOP officials are using the law to keep black people off the rolls and hinder them from voting. • Justice Dept. Sues to Give Overseas Voters More Time in Pa. • E-Voting Group Sues Maryland Elections Board Terry M. Neal's Talking Points What Poll and Registration Numbers Don't Reveal With tight polls, record voter registration and a president who is adored in some circles and loathed in others, this election may come down to whether love or hate is a better voting motivator. Tonight's Debate On Debate's Eve, Campaigns Hone Message As President Bush and Democratic presidential nominee John F. Kerry prepared for Wednesday night's final debate, the two sides previewed their themes for the domestic-policy showdown, with the incumbent branding Kerry a liberal and the Democrats decrying Bush's job-creation record. • In Pa., Unemployed Workers Say Nominees Are Missing the Point Advertisement Get your news just the way you like it. Add your favorite columnists and topics to a washingtonpost.com newsletter delivered to your in-box each morning. It's a free and easy way to make sure you never miss a thing. Personalize your e-mail today and enjoy customized articles tomorrow. Daily Tracking Poll If the 2004 presidential election were being held today, would you vote for George W. Bush and Dick Cheney, the Republicans, John Kerry and John Edwards, the Democrats, or Ralph Nader and Peter Camejo, the independents? Which candidate are you leaning toward? Methodology | Poll Trends | Today's Full Results | Results by Demographics Which state had the narrowest margin of victory in the 2000 presidential race? A. Florida B. New Mexico C. Wisconsin D. Iowa More Political News In Pa., Unemployed Workers Say Nominees Are Missing the Point: Victims of Recent Company Closing Seek Focus on Economy Bush's Health Care Ads Not Entirely Accurate: Campaign Offers Little Backing for Claims Bush Policy Gets a Ride on the House: Taxpayers Pay for Election-Year Mailing Punk Rock's New Colors: True Blue: Beneath the Tattoos Beats A Conservative's Heart Student Loan Bill Criticized: Democrats, Advocates Call Bid to Close Loopholes Inadequate Not Playing on MTV: Political Ads Dayton Closes Senate Office, Cites Threats Will Terror Alert Level Show Its True Colors? Federal Hiring Methods Outdated, Report Says Justice Dept. Sues on Behalf of Overseas Voters in Pa. WASHINGTON IN BRIEF LIVE DISCUSSIONS • Live, Noon ET: Federal Diary With Stephen Barr • Live, 1 p.m. ET: Filmmaker Martin Smith on "The Choice 2004" • Live, 1 p.m. ET: The Gallup Poll's Frank Newport • Transcript: Hotline Editor Vaughn Ververs on the Election • Transcript: Debate Analysis From the Cook Report's Charles Cook • Transcript: Robert G. Kaiser on the Debates • Transcript: Media Backtalk With Howard Kurtz • Live Online: Full List of Political Discussions OPINION • Post Editorial: Questions Here at Home • David S. Broder: For Two Debaters It's Time to Level • Robert J. Samuelson: A Poverty Issue Left Untouched • Harold Meyerson: Labels That Don't Stick • Mark Brzezinski How to Let a Coalition Fray • Tom Toles Cartoon: October Non-Surprise • More Editorials & Opinion ONLINE EXTRAS • Comparing the Candidates • Charting the Campaign • Terry M. Neal's Talking Points • Dan Froomkin's White House Briefing • Howard Kurtz's Media Notes Extra WEEKLY CAMPAIGN E-MAIL REPORT • Campaign Report: Sign up for free election news and analysis, delivered each Wednesday • Sample Campaign Report E-Mail Newsletter Services To sign up for additional newsletters or get help, visit the E-mail Preferences Page. •   To unsubscribe, visit the E-mail Preferences Page (do not reply to this e-mail). •   For feedback, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]. •   For advertising information, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]. •   To subscribe to the print edition of The Washington Post newspaper, click here.     Privacy Policy © 2004 The Washington Post Company Previous message View by thread View by date Next message Reply via email to Search the site The Mail Archive home camp03 - all messages camp03 - about the list Expand Previous message Next message The Mail Archive home Add your mailing list FAQ Support Privacy W9TH06BFD604A2949E17F3F7EE64C0.pmailer1.DumpShot.2@letters.washingtonpost.com